Ethics
Ethics, published in 1908 by John Dewey of Columbia University and James H. Tufts of the University of Chicago, is a college textbook that became a standard statement of pragmatist moral philosophy. Its first part traces the beginnings and growth of morality, from the customs of kinship groups through the Hebrews, Greeks and modern societies. The second examines the theory of the moral life, testing utilitarian, Kantian and other accounts against a view of conduct as intelligent choice in changing situations. The third, the world of action, applies these ideas to the questions of the day: the state, economic justice, business, labor, property and the family. The authors aim to make moral problems feel real. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ethics
Ethics by John Dewey can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Ethics online?
Yes. Ethics opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Ethics free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Ethics is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Ethics in the public domain?
Yes. Ethics by John Dewey is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ethics?
About 13 h 33 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ethics?
Ethics by John Dewey is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
